Ictalurus punctatus
| Family | Scientific Name | Author | Year | Common Name |
| Ictaluridae | Ictalurus punctatus | (Rafinesque) | 1818 | Channel Catfish |
Unique Characters: Deeply forked caudal fin. Anal fin margin rounded and with 25-28 rays. Typically black spots on the body.
Similar Species
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
White Catfish
Ameiurus catus
Blue Catfish Ictalurus furcatus. Anal fin margin straight and with 30 or more rays. No spots on the body.
White Catfish Ameiurus catus. Moderately forked caudal fin. No spots on body.
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